Jon Rahm’s Club Foot: How Does He Overcome It and Play Efficient Golf?

This is not the first time that a golfer has been consistently making it in the top 10 rankings of the world. But Jon Rahm, the current world no.1, is the only person to do that with his same techniques? Ever wondered how and why he uses the same techniques over and over?

The answer is simple. Jon Rahm knows his limitations and works the way his body lets him be. And his limitation is that Rahm was born with a clubfoot. 

Clubfoot is a usually common birth defect, and it means that one or either of the babies’ feet is twisted out of position or shape. In the case of Jon, his right leg up to the ankle was straight. 

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Jon Rahm’s battle with his clubfoot

Although the doctors readjusted his right foot just after his birth, Rahm had to go through some side effects. 

Rahm explained that his right leg is a centimeter and a half shorter than the left, and his ankle mobility is limited. “What I mean by limitations is I didn’t take a full swing because my right ankle doesn’t have the mobility or stability to take it,” he added.

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Although the clubfoot does not let him move the way he likes, Jon Rahm found other techniques to make him. He explained that since he knew the mobility of his right ankle is much less compared to others, he had to find other ways to perfect his swings. And he soon figured out that he would be efficient in generating power with a short swing. 

Jon Rahm beat his limitation with his determination

Although Jon Rahm had to face a huge barrier between him and his love for golf, he was determined to make it in the field. He didn’t lose hope and worked on what’s best for him. 

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It is easy to quit, and Jon Rahm had all the excuses to do so. However, he chose to be a fighter and fought all the way to the top with consistency and determination. He is a great example for the next generation to not lose hope over what they don’t have.